Five West Hills communities will benefit from an $82 million investment for nearly 300 recreation and conservation projects across 58 counties. Local projects include pool rehabilitation in Crafton, park improvements in Ingram, planning in McKees Rocks, and land acquisitions for open space.
Single-lane restrictions on I-79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships will occur on Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pothole patching. Motorists can check conditions on 511PA. Further updates will be provided for any additional work.
In its first full year of operation, the West Hills Gazette has built a sizable following among readers in the dozen or so communities that we serve. As 2025 winds to a close, the Gazette revisits the year's top stories and looks to continue serving the community in 2026.
Emilia Doda created a public map to show existing and planned data centers in Pennsylvania after learning about one near her childhood home. Her goal is to empower communities with information, encouraging informed local decision-making, while raising concerns about technology benefits for residents.
A preliminary hearing to determine if Stanley Eugene West Jr. must stand trial for homicide in the fatal shooting of a Robinson Township motel clerk in October has been postponed to March 25, 2026. The hearing had been rescheduled twice previously and was set to take place Friday, Dec. 19.
Allegheny County police departments diverging on 287(g) agreements for ICE cooperation, with Stowe renewing, Springdale retaining, controversies over oversight, and a related Mount Washington arrest.
Kimberly Dominguez, a senior at Slippery Rock University, is showcasing her art at the Martha Gault Art Gallery as she prepares for graduation. Aspiring to be an art teacher, she emphasizes the therapeutic nature of art and values effort over quality in student projects.